The vast majority of sterling items manufactured in the 20th century are marked as such, either with a “sterling” or “.925” stamp or hallmark.

Judging by my recent mail, it seems coins are a hot topic these days. The huge run-up in gold (about $2,600 per ounce as I write this) and silver ($31.10 per ounce) has prompted lots of you (and ...

The good news is that the online marketplace is an ideal venue for buying and selling original sterling silver spoons. An enormous range is available on any day of the week, and prices seldom run ...

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SD Bullion compiled a ranking of the 10 most expensive silver items featured on "Antiques Roadshow" using data from PBS. - PBS Beth Mowbray, Data Work By Karim Noorani For over 5,000 years, dating ...

Look for the word “sterling” or the numbers “925,” which means that 925 of a possible 1,000 parts are sterling silver, Yvaska says. But make sure you’re not parting with something valuable.

Appraisal: Paul Revere Jr. Silver Tablespoons, ca. 1796 Appraisal: Paul Revere Jr. Silver Tablespoons, ca. 1796 (2m 40s) Appraisal: William Henry Jackson Photo, ca. 1882 ...

How to clean sterling silver jewelry at home Your tools and technique will depend on how dirty the item is and the finish of the jewelry: For a quick clean: If you’re going out in the evening and ...

This is a sterling serving piece of some type that came from my great grandmother’s family. I’ve always wondered how old it is, and what is was used for. It is Just a little over 8 inches long.